Structure and Leadership of the Institute
- Headed by a full-time Director appointed by the President upon the Institute Board's recommendation.
- Director is seconded from Senior Chiefs of Missions without losing seniority or promotion rights.
- Director serves a 4-year term with Board-determined compensation.
- Assisted by an Assistant Director from the academic community, also appointed by the President.
- Has authority to organize administrative/technical staff and consultants, subject to Board approval.
Career Foreign Service Development Program (CFSDP)
- A continuing program consisting of training, examinations, performance evaluations.
- Training participation is required for eligibility and career advancement under DFA rules.
- Initial program management may be delegated to other agencies for a maximum of 3 years.
- Gradual transfer of management to the Institute with involvement of the Director from the start.
- Complementary programs include organizational development, technical skills training, policy planning, and seminars.
- Programs cover both career and non-career DFA personnel and personnel from other agencies assigned abroad.
Governance: Board of the Foreign Service Institute
- Governing Board composed of:
- Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Chairman)
- Chairman of the Civil Service Commission
- President of the University of the Philippines
- President of the Development Academy of the Philippines
- Director of the Foreign Service Institute
- Responsible for directing and managing the Institute’s activities.
- Formulates rules, policies, and procedures for Institute operations and qualifications for program participants.
Funding Provisions
- Initial appropriation of ₱4,884,291 from the National Treasury for first-year operations.
- Subsequent funding included in the General Appropriations Act to ensure continuity.
Legal Provisions
- Separability clause ensures that if any provision or its application is declared invalid, other provisions or applications remain effective.
- The decree takes effect immediately upon approval.
Other Key Legal Concepts
- The Institute supports the objectives of Republic Act No. 708 (Foreign Service Act) to improve recruitment, training, and administration of the Philippine Foreign Service.
- Emphasizes the representation of Filipino people and up-to-date knowledge on Philippine affairs among Foreign Service officers.
- Facilitates cooperation with other government agencies and academic entities to enhance program quality and implementation.